Estimate and cost work

Overview

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to estimate plumbing materials, labour and time requirements to complete plumbing jobs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit of competency.

However it is recommended that learners are able to demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

All new entrants to this unit will be required to undergo a pre-assessment of their language, literacy and numeracy designed to identify their level of ability against the ACSF.

Regional participants welcome! Online training options available for participants at home.  Contact PICAC for further information.

Course structure

Course delivery will use a combination of face to face classroom training, flexible learning materials and self directed home based study.

• 18 hours trainer led learning and assessment ; one evening per week (3hrs) over six (6) weeks
• plus 22 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance

Course duration

One evening per week for six (6) weeks.

Course outcomes

On successful completion of CPCPCM4012A Estimate and cost work participants will be able to:

• identify sources and gather information relevant to estimating and costing plumbing services
• calculate materials, labour and time requirements to complete plumbing work using information sourced from work site or provided drawings and specifications, including the use of proprietary estimating software.
• identify safety requirements relevant to plumbing work its affect on work methods and cost of completing work.
• cost plumbing projects taking into account materials, labour, overhead costs, contingencies and required mark up percentages.
• develop documentation relating to estimating, costing and presentation of tenders/quotation to clients.

Course recognition

Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in any stream. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Assessment arrangements

Unit assessment requires participants to:

• complete a theory assessment
• complete Assessment task 1 – Estimate and cost preparation
  • Part A Labour rate calculation (base EBA labour rate)
  • Part B Overheads calculation
  • Part C Scope of works
• complete Assessment task 2 – Estimate and cost a plumbing project
• complete Assessment task 3 – Estimate and cost a work based plumbing project

Category A: $0*
Training participant is a fully financial PPTEU member. May be registered in training course by self or employer.
Category B: $245
Training participant is a Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA Association member.
Category C: $350
Training participant is not a member of PPTEU, Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA.